Question

11. Write an equation of the line with x-intercept (-7,0) and y-intercept (0,5).

Answer 1

5x-7y+35=0.

Explanation:

1) according to the condition it is possible to make up the required equation:

`(x)/(-7) =(y)/(5) =1;`

note, the numbers -7 and 5 are from the given coordinates;

2) if to re-write the equation into common form, then

5x-7y+35=0.